solo, han (fictitious character)

Countering growing mistrust in the wake of increasing cases of insanity among the Jedi, Han and Leia flee with three afflicted Jedi, while Luke travels to the homeworld of the Night Sister to learn why Jacen Solo turned to the dark side.

Though forbidden to intervene in Jedi affairs, Luke is determined to keep history from being repeated. With his son, Ben, at his side, Luke sets out to unravel the shocking truth behind Jacen Solo's corruption and downfall. But the secrets he uncovers among the enigmatic Force mystics of the distant world Dorin may bring his quest--and life as he knows it--to a sudden end. And all the while, another Jedi Knight, consumed by the same madness as Jedi Knight Valin Horn, is headed for Coruscant on a fearsome mission that could doom the Jedi Order...and devastate the entire galaxy.

Following a trail of clues across the galaxy, Luke Skywalker continues his quest to find the reasons behind Jacen Solo's dark downfall and to win redemption for the Jedi Order. Meanwhile on Coruscant, Han and Leia Solo, along with their daughter Jaina, join the fight to protect more stricken Knights from arrest while Jedi healers race to find a cure for the rapidly spreading affliction. And deep in the Maw Cluster the Sith is poised to strike against the Skywalkers and the forces of good.

This book introduces Han Solo, who fights for the Rebel Alliance and who makes great friends such as Chewbacca and Luke Skywalker and powerful enemies such as Jabba the Hut and the Emperor.

Leia and Lando see Han revived from his frozen state, but upon learning of Luke's capture, Leia takes off to attempt a rescue, delivering herself and the rebels who follow her right into the Emperor's trap.

In this alternate storyline to the movie "Star Wars," Luke Skywalker dies on the ice planet Hoth, but not before giving Han Solo the impression that Han is to go to the Dagobah system to train with Master Yoda to be a Jedi. An empire attack delays their departure, however, andthey have to stop at Lando Calrissian's Cloud City for repairs, where they find a nasty surprise waiting for them.

Han and Chewbacca must find a fortune in jewels from the legendary treasure hoard of the mad despot Xim.

Luke Skywalker. Han Solo. Princess Leia. The beginning of the Star Wars saga, in an amazing all-new novelization that will tie in with the blockbuster classic Star Wars DVD release.

Luke and Leia attract the attention of Darth Vader when they start recruiting allies in Jabim.

Luke Skywalker fights with a Clone War veteran, Han Solo hooks up with an old flame only to find that she's working for Darth Vader, and the famed smuggler Boshek manages to make enemies of both the rebel and imperial forces.